The recent spate of balcony deaths on the Gold Coast and warnings from authorities were not enough to prevent the 18-year-old sleeping perilously close to the ledge - instead, he was surprised by the attention.

Cameron Cox was snapped sleeping on the ledge of his 11th storey apartment balcony. Source: Instagram.

"I didn't think anybody saw me except for the guys in the unit next to us who took the photo," 18-year-old Mr Cox told News Limited.

"I was drunk and climbed out there through the window for the thrill and to get some fresh air. I was out there for about half an hour until a security guard came to do a room check and I didn't want him to know I'd been out there.

"The window slides open. There's no security screens."

"I knew in past years there had been problems with balconies but I didn't think it would get this much attention. My dad might be angry when he finds out."

Police arrested a further 16 males on 16 charges overnight, mainly relating to public nuisance.

Despite the arrests, police are happy with the overall behaviour of Schoolies crowds.